Madagascar
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:11:35 GMTChild Malnutrition Expected to Rise in Drought-Hit Nation
[East African] Madagascar's children could suffer lifelong health problems due to the ongoing drought that has caused a severe food shortage south of the island nation.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 07:21:10 GMTChild Malnutrition Expected to Quadruple in South of Country
[UN News] At least half a million children under five in drought-afflicted southern Madagascar are on the verge of acute malnourishment, two UN agencies warned on Monday.
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 09:29:21 GMTFrench Citizen Among Six Arrested Over Plan to Kill Madagascar President - Minister
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Antananarivo/France -- A French citizen is among six people arrested on suspicion of involvement in a plot to kill Madagascar's president, the Indian Ocean island's public security minister said.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:56:33 GMTMadagascar Foils Assassination Bid On President Rajoelina
[RFI] Two Frenchmen were among several people arrested in Madagascar following a failed assassination attempt on President Andry Rajoelina.
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:30:09 GMTSeveral Suspects in Custody in Plot to Assassinate Madagascar's President
[VOA] Authorities in Madagascar have arrested several people they believe were part of a plot to kill President Andry Rajoelina.
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:48:01 GMTThe Covid-19 Pandemic Is Affecting Conservation Efforts in Madagascar
[The Conversation Africa] The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the restriction policies used to mitigate the spread of the virus, are being felt all over the world. It affects all parts of life including conservation especially in developing cou...
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:29:43 GMT350Africa.org Reacts to Climate Change-Driven Drought Crisis in Madagascar
[350Africa.org] Africa-Thousands of people in southern Madagascar may die of hunger, as the country experiences the worst drought witnessed in 40 years. The severe drought, which is driven by climate change, has dried up riverbeds and farmlands, lead...
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 05:47:39 GMTMadagascar Down Kenya Again in Test Match
[Nation] A much-improved Kenya Lionesses fell to Madagascar's Makis 10-0 in their 15s test match at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday.
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 21:54:32 GMTDon't Look the Other Way - Madagascar in the Grip of Drought and Famine
[WFP] Hundreds and thousands of people in the south of the country may die of hunger without World Food Programme support -- the organization urgently needs US$78 million to respond
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:45:40 GMTMSF Steps up Response to Nutrition Crisis in Grand Sud
[MSF] People in southern Madagascar are experiencing an exceptionally acute food and nutrition crisis that is leaving thousands of children severely ill and pushing entire families into extreme poverty. Since March 2021, MSF emergency teams have been...
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:07:14 GMTIt's Do-or-Die Against Madagascar
[Namibian] NAMIBIA take on Madagascar today in a do-or-die match that they have to win to keep their hopes alive of qualifying for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:35:05 GMTNew Format for 2021 Cosafa Cup After Madagascar Drop Out
[Cosafa] The late withdrawal of Madagascar from the 2021 COSAFA Cup has forced a change to the format of the competition, which will now have two groups of five teams each.
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 11:57:25 GMTCosafa Cup 2021 - Mozambique & Madagascar - Media Packs
[Cosafa] Mozambique and Madagascar have proven great competitors in the COSAFA Cup down the years, though both are still waiting for their first trophy win.
Mon, 05 Jul 2021 08:38:05 GMTMadagascar Shock Short-Handed Kenya Lionesses at Nyayo
[Nation] Kenya Lionesses suffered a 27-15 loss at the hands of Madagascar on Saturday in their test rugby 15-a-side match at Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday.
Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:56:13 GMTSmear Campaign Targets Prize-Winning Reporter in Madagascar
[RSF] Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns the concerted effort under way in Madagascar for the past week to smear French freelance journalist Gaƫlle Borgia after she embarrassed the government by posting a video on Facebook illustrating the des...